QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100
QNAP TS-AI642 6-bay AI
Score: 57/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS featuring an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe expandability, delivering strong performance for home and small-office environments.
The QNAP TS-AI642 is a low-power 6-bay tower NAS with an 8-core ARM SoC and a 6 TOPS NPU, offering AI-accelerated media handling, dual HDMI, and flexible storage, suited for home or small-office AI-enhanced workloads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 TBbest | 308 TB | |
2 | 6best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4 | 8best | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.086 Wbest | 33.33 W |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.55 kgbest | 4.4 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QuTS hero, QTS | QTS 5.2.3 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | ARM Cortex‑A76/A55 8‑core |
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 33.33 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 4.4 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 120W |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 5000 TB | 308 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 6 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | JBOD,RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
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Professional reviewers from SmallNetBuilder, TechRadar and AnandTech praised the TS-264-8G for its exceptional feature set, noting the combination of a modern Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and PCIe expandability that is usually reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the fast I/O performance, 4K HDMI playback and the flexibility of adding PCIe cards, but they frequently mention the fan noise, the need for an M.2 heatsink and the lack of built-in 10 GbE as drawbacks.
“Perfect for my home surveillance setup-AI face detection works well.”
“Dual HDMI is great for connecting directly to my TV.”
“Quiet and cool, even under load.”
Professional reviewers view the TS-AI642 as a capable, low-power NAS that brings AI processing to the consumer tier, praising its 2.5 GbE, ARM efficiency and dual HDMI while noting modest NPU performance.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable AI face detection, dual HDMI convenience, quiet operation, and flexible drive support, though they note occasional AI misclassifications and the lack of USB-C or built-in 10 GbE.
